a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.

a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation.

a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually fol. by of )

It was simply a question of time.

a subject of dispute or controversy.

a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly.

the procedure of putting a proposal to vote.

Politics . a problem of public policy submitted to the voters for an expression of opinion.

Law .

a controversy that is submitted to a judicial tribunal or administrative agency for decision.

the interrogation by which information is secured.

Obsolete . judicial examination or trial.

the act of asking or inquiring; interrogation; query.

inquiry into or discussion of some problem or doubtful matter.

to ask (someone) a question; ask questions of; interrogate.

to ask or inquire.

to make a question of; doubt

He questioned her sincerity.

to challenge or dispute

She questioned the judge's authority in the case.

to ask a question or questions. ?

beg the question. beg ( def. 9 ) .

beyond question

beyond dispute; without doubt

It was, beyond question, a magnificent performance. Also, beyond all question.

call in or into question

to dispute; challenge.

to cast doubt upon; question

This report calls into question all previous research on the subject.

in question

under consideration.

in dispute.

out of the question

not to be considered; unthinkable; impossible

She thought about a trip to Spain but dismissed it as out of the question.

noun

inquisitor , investigator , prober , querier , quester , researcher , interrogator